Dublin in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Norris Family

By Syd Whittle, January 11, 2010

1. Norris Family Marker

Inscription.

Norris Family. . It took 6 months for Leo and Mary Jane Norris to come to California by covered wagon. In 1852 Leo purchased 10,000 acres from Don Jose Maria Amador for $20,000 and one white horse. Their lands include most of present day San Ramon Valley. Later, the Harlan and Glass families bought land from Leo Norris.

It took 6 months for Leo and Mary Jane Norris to come to California by covered wagon. In 1852 Leo purchased 10,000 acres from Don Jose Maria Amador for $20,000 and one white horse. Their lands include most of present day San Ramon Valley. Later, the Harlan and Glass families bought land from Leo Norris.

Erected by Dublin Heritage Center.

Location. 37° 42′ N, 121° 56.304′ W. Marker is in Dublin, California, in Alameda County. Marker can be reached from Donlon Way. Touch for map. Marker and family plot are located in the Dublin Cemetery behind St. Raymondís Church at the Dublin Heritage Center. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin CA 94568, United States of America.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2018. This page originally submitted on February 18, 2010, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 1,026 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2010, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.

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